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Real Madrid starts U.S. tour in
Chicago
AP - Real Madrid arrived in Chicago on Thursday, boasting stars
such as David Beckham, Michael Owen and Ronaldo for its two-game tour of
the United States.
The nine-time European club champion meets Mexican power Chivas
Guadalajara on Saturday at Soldier Field. Then, Real Madrid meets Major
League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday in Carson, Calif., before
heading to Beijing, Tokyo and Bangkok.
"It's a chance to show what European soccer offers," midfielder Jose
Maria Gutierrez said during Thursday's news conference.
Saturday's match is the first on a world tour that will include Real
Madrid's first game against an MLS opponent in the Galaxy.
For Beckham and Owen, this is the second trip to the U.S. in six weeks.
They played here with England's national team in late May.
Other players on the Real Madrid roster include Portugal's Figo,
Brazil's Roberto Carlos, and Uruguayans Carlos Diogo and Pablo Garcia,
who will make their debuts with the team.
"It's really a good experience for us to come here," said Real Madrid
director of sport Emiliano Butragueno. "We really hope that the two
games we're going to play here are going to be very exciting for both
the players and those fans who are going to attend the games. We know
that (soccer) is growing fast here in the United States, and we would
like to (promote that). ... We are going to do our best to make a great
impression and to make these two games something memorable."
Saturday's matchup pits one of Europe's storied franchises against one
of Mexico's best teams.
"Previously, Mexico didn't have experience internationally," midfielder
Raul said. "But now ... things have changed."
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